The Alpha’s Contract novel Chapter 190

Neah

“Stop it!” I snap, staring at my belly. The twins were growing fast and had also taken to kicking each other or my bladder and it was driving me nuts.

Dane raises an eyebrow at me with a small smile as Mallory comes running towards us. I sigh, I had forgotten she was taking part in training.

She comes to a stop in front of us. Her eyes narrowed at my belly. “Is it wise for you to be training?”

“I’m not. This is the only way I can get out of the house!” I snap at her and she lowers her gaze.

Years I had spent trapped inside a house because of Cassandra and Trey. Going no further than the back garden to having almost complete freedom. And now, now I would do anything to feel the grass on my bare feet, to lie in the sun without being monitored every second of the day. But until Damien sends news, I wasn’t allowed out of Dane's sight. The fake grass of the training ground will have to do.

I knew it was to protect me and the twins. I knew he was doing it to keep us safe, but all I wanted to do was break away, to not feel so…. trapped.

Dane knew, and he would talk to me in a reassuring tone, reminding me it was only temporary and for the best. Promising me that I could still do most things, as long as he could see me. But to me, doing the best thing meant losing a part of my sanity. If I even had any at this point.

But it wasn’t just about keeping me safe. It was to keep an eye on me, to make sure I don’t become the monster I feared.

“Where do you want me?” Mallory beams at Dane. I really wanted to wipe that smile off of her face. It felt fake and forced. And I bet behind closed doors she has an excellent resting bitch face. Though I was yet to see it, deep down, I could feel it was there.